Preview: Zion Christian Academy Eagles vs. Wayne County Wildcats
Zion Christian Academy has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Wayne County Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Zion Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Zion Christian Academy put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Monday. They put the hurt on South Haven Christian with a sharp 20-2 win. While fans of Zion Christian Academy might be used to big wins, the 18-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Zion Christian Academy got a great performance from Asa Kelly as he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, Zion Christian Academy let Brennan Targart and Garrett Manners loose on the outfield. Targart got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a double, while Manners scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jt Fox, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Wayne County waltzed into their game on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Warriors and snuck past 4-3. Despite the win, that was the fewest points Wayne County has scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Brady Stooksberry, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Ryder Butler was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Zion Christian Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Wayne County, their record now sits at 4-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Zion Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Wayne County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Zion Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 12-3 loss they got from Wayne County in their previous matchup on Friday. Can Zion Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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